IN PICTURES: Ten great things to do

Are you interested in art? What about theatre or music? Are you wondering where to take the kids or are you looking for an injection of culture?

Check out ten of the best things to do across the country in the coming weeks.

Winder Wimen, Riverside Theatre Coleraine, March 15
The Winder Wimen are delighted to be back at the Riverside for a second year to perform another of Joan Greenings hilarious one act plays The Book Club of Little Witterington in aid of Action Cancer. Tickets are on sale from the Box Office.;placeholder image
Winder Wimen, Riverside Theatre Coleraine, March 15 The Winder Wimen are delighted to be back at the Riverside for a second year to perform another of Joan Greenings hilarious one act plays The Book Club of Little Witterington in aid of Action Cancer. Tickets are on sale from the Box Office.;
Omagh and Sperrins Walking Festival, Co Tyrone, March 23-24
The walk on day one will be the Historic Landscape of the Sperrins Challenging Walk which will trace the reported route of the Flight of the Earls in 1607 when Hugh ONeill reportedly made his way across the southern ridge of the Glenelly Valley on way to Lifford and Rathmullan. On day two you can walk over over Bollaght Mountain. There will also be less challenging walks for families.placeholder image
Omagh and Sperrins Walking Festival, Co Tyrone, March 23-24 The walk on day one will be the Historic Landscape of the Sperrins Challenging Walk which will trace the reported route of the Flight of the Earls in 1607 when Hugh ONeill reportedly made his way across the southern ridge of the Glenelly Valley on way to Lifford and Rathmullan. On day two you can walk over over Bollaght Mountain. There will also be less challenging walks for families.
Woodturning Exhibition, Ballymoney Museum, until April 13
Featuring work from the Ulster Chapter of the Irish Woodturners Guild, the exhibition is still regarded as one of the most anticipated events in the cultural calendar. With established woodworkers and new names each year, there is always a great mix of traditional and contemporary styles of woodcraft. Admission is free and opening hours are Monday- Thursday and Saturday 9am - 5pm and Friday 9am- 4.30pm.placeholder image
Woodturning Exhibition, Ballymoney Museum, until April 13 Featuring work from the Ulster Chapter of the Irish Woodturners Guild, the exhibition is still regarded as one of the most anticipated events in the cultural calendar. With established woodworkers and new names each year, there is always a great mix of traditional and contemporary styles of woodcraft. Admission is free and opening hours are Monday- Thursday and Saturday 9am - 5pm and Friday 9am- 4.30pm.
St Patricks Steam Saturday, Whitehead Railway Museum. March 16
Experience the steam train which will be operating at Whitehead Excursion Station. You will be able to talk to the Driver and Fireman and to see the footplate. There is also an additional option to enjoy a visit to the Edwardian Tea Room, or explore the Whitehead Railway Museum and discover the secrets of the RPSIs 100-year-old Midland Railway buildings. Train rides will be running from 12 to 4pm, every 15 minutes.placeholder image
St Patricks Steam Saturday, Whitehead Railway Museum. March 16 Experience the steam train which will be operating at Whitehead Excursion Station. You will be able to talk to the Driver and Fireman and to see the footplate. There is also an additional option to enjoy a visit to the Edwardian Tea Room, or explore the Whitehead Railway Museum and discover the secrets of the RPSIs 100-year-old Midland Railway buildings. Train rides will be running from 12 to 4pm, every 15 minutes.
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